OpenAI pledges to cover data center power costs after election backlash

OpenAI pledged to cover the power costs of its data centers following election-related backlash over the energy demands of AI infrastructure. The commitment could set a precedent for industry standards and shape future AI infrastructure policy. The article did not disclose specific figures for token prices, total value locked, trading volumes, market capitalization, or funding. It also did not name specific protocols, chains, or tokens beyond OpenAI itself. What to watch next is whether other AI and crypto infrastructure operators follow OpenAI in absorbing data center energy costs.